Davidson Station Area Workshop – 12.15.2011

Introductory Presentation (30 minutes)

Lauren Blackburn, Town of Davidson

Monica Holmes, The Lawrence Group

Q&A (10 minutes)Workshop Tables (60 minutes)

3 groups

Each group will spend 20-30 minutes at each table

Wrap-Up Presentation (20 minutes)

One member from each group to report back their group’s thoughts for each site

Tonight’s AgendaWorkshop Objectives

Discuss process for the development of the Station Area Plan

Evaluate the town’s existing plans for the downtown – village center

Consider land uses that will support the Station Area

2012 Station Area Plan UpdateJanuary 5, 7pm-- Public Workshop Info Session (Option 2) January 3 -- Jump Team MeetingsJanuary 17-20 -- Station Area Development Site Charrette January 21-- Open House and Design CritiquesLate January -- FYI reports to boards: Land Uses and Urban Form

February 7 -- Jump Team MeetingsFebruary 17 – FYI Report to Livability Board: Framework PlanLate February – FYI Reports to boards: Build-Out Model

March 20 – Recommendation from Livability BoardLate March – FYI Reports to boards: Partnership and Investment

Plan & Ordinance Considerations

Late April – Recommendation from Planning Board & DCICMay 8 -- Adoption by Town Board

Plan Objectives

Discuss process for the development of the Station Area Plan

Evaluate the town’s existing plans for the downtown – village center

Consider land uses that will support the Station Area

Red Line Objectives

Separate initiative being led by NCDOT, the Red Line Task Force (MTC), local governments, and CATS

call for a unified strategy to finance the implementation of the Red Line

catalyst for regional, dual-benefit economic development

Red Line Regional Rail ProjectJuly 1998 - 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan defined the major transit corridors in the Charlotte region.

November 1998 - The citizens of Mecklenburg County approved the levy of a one-half cent sales tax to be used to finance public transportation systems.

February 1999 - A Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement was negotiated, forming the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC).

2002 and 2006 - The MTC adopted the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan, later updating the plan in 2006. CATS begins work on construction documents for the North Corridor (Red Line).

2010 –The Red Line Task Force (a sub-committee of the MTC) was created. The RLTF adopts a policy that the Red Line will primarily serve as an economic development initiative.

Late 2010 through 2011 – NCDOT and consultants work with the Red Line Task Force and MTC to evaluate potential financial and governance models for the Red Line.

Spring 2012 – NCDOT and local staff will present a consensus Business Plan for the Red Line Regional Rail project and ask for adoption by local governments by June 2012.

History of PlansBeaty Street Neighborhood Plan (June 1996)

Davidson Town Center Plan (1997)

Griffith Street Corridor Plan (November 2002)

Davidson Circulation Plan (April 2003)

Davidson Transit Station Small Area Plan (September 2005)

Potts – Sloan – Beaty Street Corridor Land Use Plan (May 2007)

Davidson Greenprint (October 2008)

Davidson Bicycle Master Plan (October 2008)

Davidson Comprehensive Plan (August 2010)

Comprehensive Plan

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOAL :Prioritize Infill and Mixed-Use Development Within or Near Already Developed Areas

Short-Term Recommendations: The town should establish the downtown and village area as the highest priority for infill, redevelopment and mixed use. The town should develop an incentive package to encourage this type of growth over the next ten years.

The Comprehensive Plan recommends that many of the estimated 2000 new households projected to come to Davidson by 2020 should be accommodated within the Village Center. The plan also recommends that of the over 2 million square feet of new projected commercial space in Davidson, the bulk should be placed within the Village Center.

“Growth will be mixed-use, allowing for a variety of live/work settings, unique retail businesses, vibrant public spaces, and additional civic uses.”

“Walkable streets will connect to surrounding neighborhoods and adequate parking will accommodate regional visitors.”

Mobility Plans

Green Infrastructure Plans

Redevelopment Sites

Proposed Davidson Benefit District Parcels

Identified Potential Redevelopment Sites